Consumer Brands Association Announces Melissa Hockstad as President and CEO

Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 10:00

Consumer Brands Association has appointed Melissa Hockstad as president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad transitions from the American Cleaning Institute, where she led since 2017. This leadership change follows David Chavern's recent appointment at the American Council of Life Insurers.
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Consumer Brands Association Announces Melissa Hockstad as President and CEO

Consumer Brands Association Leadership Transition

The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO, taking effect on Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has held the role of president and CEO since 2017. She succeeds David Chavern, who has recently moved to lead the American Council of Life Insurers.

New Faces in Government Relations

In related news, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is enhancing its government relations team, adding Beth Beacham White as a shareholder and J. Brady Howell as a senior policy adviser. White brings extensive experience from multiple governmental roles, while Howell has served previously on significant committees and in the Treasury Department.

Industry Updates

Moreover, Invariant has appointed Republican adviser Jennifer Haynes as a director, further strengthening its legislative team. Venn Strategies has hired Joe Brady as a vice president to bolster its critical infrastructure practice. This hiring trend reflects ongoing shifts and adaptations within the Washington, D.C. lobbying scene.

Innovations in Real Estate

The launch of the Real Estate Technology and Transformation Center aims to unite leaders from both technology and real estate sectors. Kevin Donnelly has been named as its executive director and chief advocacy officer, focusing on addressing America’s housing challenges.


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